Over 1 billion people today believe or are taught a Monarchical view of the Trinity. In this model the Father alone has self-existence and is the "true God" within the Godhead, while the Son and Spirit proceed forth or are generated by the Father. This view is underpinned by a subordinationist tradition of the church fathers and several key verses taken out of context. Today we will learn the truth behind these things and why they are false teachings.